Cuisinart DGB-800 User Manual - Page 11

Brew Pause™ Feature Our Brew Pause™ feature interrupts the flow of coffee from the basket to let you pour that "first" cup mid-brew. Be aware that using this feature will weaken the flavor strength of the finished pot, because the flavor profile of coffee brewed at the beginning of the cycle differs from coffee made at the end. NOTE: Removing carafe for more than 20 seconds may cause filter basket to overflow. TIPS AND HINTS • If you buy large portions of beans, separate them into one- or two-week portions and store them in airtight containers in the freezer. Preserve freshness by minimizing exposure to air, light, and moisture. Once beans are removed from the freezer, keep them in a sealed container at room temperature, since damaging condensation can occur when beans move from cold to warmer temperatures. • Some experts feel freezing dark-roaste beans can cause oils to coagulate; others diagree You'll have to decide that one for youself! CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY ALL PARTS AFTER EVERY USE Always turn coffeemaker off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning. After every use, remove the filter basket and permanent or paper filter. Discard coffee grounds and paper filter. Remove carafe and pour out any remaining coffee. The permanent filter, filter basket, carafe and lid can be washed in warm, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly or cleaned in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts after every use. If you forget to empty the filter basket after brewing, EMPTY will appear in the display and the machine will not operate. Open the filter basket door, empty the basket, and close the door. The message will disappear and your coffeemaker is ready to use. TO CLEAN GRINDER OF COFFEE BEANS 1. Remove hopper cover. 2. S coop out remaining beans from the hopper. 3. P lace the clean, dry filter basket assembly in place (a paper filter can be used if desired). 4. P ress the ON/OFF button to turn the coffeemaker on. 5. P ress and hold down the Brew button until the coffeemaker begins to grind the beans. 6. A fter grinding stops, be sure to turn coffeemaker off. 7. D ispose of or re-purpose coffee grinds in filter basket. 8. Use a damp cloth to clean the hopper. 9. L eave the cover off to let the hopper dry completely before adding coffee beans. MAINTENANCE Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. DECALCIFICATION The decalcification process removes calcium deposits, which form over time on the metal parts of the coffeemaker. For best performance from your coffeemaker, decalcify the base unit from time to time. The frequency will depend upon the hardness of your tap water and frequency of use. The CLEAN indicator will flash in the display when the coffeemaker is turned on, signaling that it is time to decalcify the unit. NOTE: Before decalcifying your coffeemaker, remember to remove the charcoal water filter from the water filter holder located in the water reservoir. 11